Free agent slugger Nelson Cruz has signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles.Cruz will earn about $8.5 million, and can make more in performance bonuses.The 33-year-old Cruz was suspended 50 games last year while with the Texas Rangers as a result of Major League Baseball's investigation into the Biogenesis drug scandal.Cruz is a two-time All-Star and is expected to become Baltimore's designated hitter. The Orioles started full-squad workouts at spring training earlier this week.

SARASOTA, Fla. —

Free agent slugger Nelson Cruz has signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

Cruz will earn about $8.5 million, and can make more in performance bonuses.

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The 33-year-old Cruz was suspended 50 games last year while with the Texas Rangers as a result of Major League Baseball's investigation into the Biogenesis drug scandal.

Cruz is a two-time All-Star and is expected to become Baltimore's designated hitter. The Orioles started full-squad workouts at spring training earlier this week.